Dramas / Movies that feel like Novels
Dramas / Movies that have a novel-like quality and watching them feels like you're watching a book come alive. Not all of them are actually based of novels.
>structure >strong literary flair >concise and artistic direction >minimalistic yet effective dialogues >character-driven / character journeys
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1. In the Mood for Love
Hong Kong Movie - 2000
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2. Iribito
Japanese Drama - 2021, 5 episodes
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3. Tony Takitani
Japanese Movie - 2005
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4. Nanyobi ni Umareta no
Japanese Drama - 2023, 9 episodes
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5. Under Your Bed
Japanese Movie - 2019
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6. Ukiwa: Tomodachi Ijo, Furin Miman
Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
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7. Henshin
Japanese Drama - 2014, 5 episodes
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8. Iari: Mienai Kao
Japanese Drama - 2018, 6 episodes
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9. Grace no Rireki
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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10. Jan Dara
Thai Movie - 2001
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11. Butterfly Sleep
Japanese Movie - 2017
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12. Bungaku Shojo
Japanese Drama - 2018, 8 episodes
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13. Double Fantasy
Japanese Drama - 2018, 5 episodes
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14. Mukou no Hate
Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes